by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how QC ranks in comparison to other schools with consumer science programs.
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The bachelor's program at QC was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer science list. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best General Family & Consumer Sciences Schools | 21 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Queens College handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in general family & consumer sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Consumer Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from QC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,457 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,748 for all consumer science bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at QC was $620 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $608 | $608 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,464 | $16,464 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
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Of the 40 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from QC in 2021-2022, 18% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Queens College with a bachelor's in consumer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the QC consumer science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the QC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer science majors at Queens College.